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Crystal Palace lost their appeal to remain in the Europa League after being demoted to the Conference League due to Uefa rules on multi-club ownership, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport confirming the decision. Nottingham Forest's spot in the Europa League is secured, and Palace will now face a play-off in the Conference League.
Crystal Palace's removal from the Europa League due to alleged multi-club ownership conflicts is viewed as a 'terrible injustice' by club chairman Steve Parish, who plans to appeal the decision. The club qualified for the Europa League by winning the FA Cup but was denied entry after UEFA found a breach related to ownership structures, despite Palace's claims of independence. The outcome could be overturned if the Court of Arbitration for Sport rules in their favor, potentially restoring their European competition spot.
Crystal Palace's chairman Steve Parish condemns UEFA's decision to demote the club from the Europa League due to multi-club ownership rules, calling it 'the biggest injustice in football' and plans to appeal the ruling.
UEFA has decided to relegate Crystal Palace to the Europa Conference League for the 2025/26 season due to breaches in multi-club ownership rules, following Lyon's reinstatement in the Europa League after a financial appeal. The decision is subject to appeal, and Nottingham Forest will now participate in the Europa League instead of Palace.